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News & Events
What’s Happening at Marathon – Spring 2011 Newsletter
- Marathon Highlights
- Women’s Health Corner
- Endurance Testing: Blood Lactate Threshold Test
- In Profile – New Additions to Marathon
Come join us at our First Annual 5K Road Race!
Marathon Physical Therapy 5K
Saturday May 14, 2011, 9:00am Registration, 10:00am Race Start
Location: Norwood High School, 245 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062
*Register at www.MarathonPhysicalTherapy.com -All proceeds will be donated to Brownie Points, supporting Matt Brown’s recovery, and the Norwood High School Track & Field Team.
Congratulations to Marathon Physical Therapist, Kate Chabot, DPT who was selected by the American Physical Therapy Association to present her research on “Best Physical Therapy Practice for Screening and Prevention of Lower Extremity Stress Fractures in Adolescent Female Athletes” in a Poster Presentation at the National Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans. (Kate is third from the left)
Eight physical therapists participated in the NAIOMT Level II Intermediate Upper Quadrant course held at our Newton office in September and October. Six physical therapists attended a 3 day seminar on the Thorax and Pelvis in Virginia and New York City taught by leading manual Physical Therapists, Diane Lee, PT and Linda-Joy Lee, PT as part of their Discover Physio course series.
Congratulations to Robert Barksdale, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS for receiving certification from the “Titleist Performance Institute” as a “Level I Golf Fitness Instructor“. Bob will be soon offering golf performance analysis including a physical evaluation and a video analysis of the golf swing at the Norwood clinic with follow up treatment solutions. More information about the process can be found on www.mytpi.com . Contact Norwood clinic 781-352-5400 or Newton clinic 617-244-1990 to schedule your appointment.
Marathon is proud to support Newton Physical Therapist Jessica Rossman, DPT and Norton Physical Therapist Allison McKay, DPT are running the 2011 Boston Marathon with charity teams. Jessica is running for the American Liver Foundation’s Run for Research Team for the 2nd year in a row. Allison is running as part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training. As a company, Marathon is promoting the team with “Wear Jeans to Work Day” on Fridays to support Jessica and Allison! For more information on their story visit our website, http://www.marathonphysicaltherapy.com/about/charitable-involvement
Marathon is excited to continue to offer yoga and yoga/pilates based classes at our Norton clinic . We have both morning and afternoon classes ideal for all those looking to improve body awareness, strength and flexibility. This class focuses on basic asanas and is suited for yoga practitioners of any level: beginner to advanced.Although most know yoga as a physical activity, it has also been shown to prevent diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, and hypertension. The class is taught by Certified Yoga Teacher, Nichole Rich, Ph.D. who has completed her doctoral dissertation on yoga for preschool children.
Prices:
Walk-in $15
8-class pass: $100
10-class pass: $110
20 class pass: $200
Fall unlimited: $350 (if there are 4 classes a week x 10 weeks – 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. there would be approx. 40 classes)
Times:
7am & 5:30pm, Mon-Wed-Fri
Marathon’s Endurance Athlete Program is specifically designed for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and adventure racers of all levels. Our services include training and event coverage, clinical rehabilitation, and educational seminars. Our goal is to evaluate, treat, and educate athletes in the prevention of endurance-related injuries. We stress the importance of balancing strength, endurance, flexibility, and form through specific conditioning to maximize your potential. Whether you are a recreational jogger or competitive triathlete, our professional staff is well-trained and equipped to analyze and correct muscle imbalances or technique deviations to allow athletes to compete at the next level.
Marathon continues to offer the following programs:
- Post-Partum Health for Moms ($140 per session/ $20 per class)
- Group Pilates-based mat classes ($100 for 8 classes/ $15 per class)
- Group Yoga classes ($100 for 8 classes/ $15 per class)
- Functional Movement Screens ($75 per session)
- Lactate Testing ($75 per session)
- Running Analysis ($75 per session)
- Summer Running Program ($125)
Please call the Norton clinic, 508-285-5533, Norwood, 781-352-5400 or Newton clinic, 617-244-1990 for information on class times, scheduling, and package deals.
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Marathon Insight
Marathon was pleased to have Jessica McKinney, MS, PT, Director of Marathon’s Center for Women’s Health speak to OB/GYN physicians and residents at Massachusetts General Hospital on pelvic floor physical therapy. Her lecture was also highlighted in the CommonHealth Blog on WBUR. Check out the article and You Tube video highlighting her presentation.
http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2010/10/pain-free-sex-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy/
Marathon’s Center for Women’s Health has partnered with the Expectant Mother’s Guide to Boston, an online and bi-annual print resource that is distributed throughout eastern MA. As a part of this, we are excited to be providing topical editorial content and the most recent submission is now available (in edited form) at their website check it out!
http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/boston/pregnancy-body-mechanics.htm
Marathon is pleased to offer a prenatal seminar focused on maternal physical health and wellbeing in preparation for an optimal and well-informed pregnancy and recovery.
So you’re having a baby…
- December 11, 2010 Norwood 9am-1pm
- January 22, 2011 Newton 12-4pm
- February 26, 2011 Norwood 9am-1pm
- March 19, 2011 Newton 12pm-4pm
Topics covered include proper body mechanics during pregnancy and early postpartum, exercise considerations, including particular attention to abdominal muscle changes and abdominal exercise, habits and exercises that are protective for the pelvic floor, and considerations for early postpartum physical recovery.
Cost: $100
For more information or to sign up, please contact the Newton front desk 617-244-1990 or Norwood front desk 508-352-5400.
Marathon’ Center for Women’s Health is pleased to continue to offer mental health services available at two locations (Newton and Norwood), including support groups specifically for women with pelvic floor dysfunction. We are thrilled to have this as a resource for women with pelvic floor dysfunction. It is open to all: not just those in PT and not just those in PT at our facilities. Please contact any of our 3 locations for more information.
Endurance Testing: Lactate Threshold Test
Endurance Testing: Blood Lactate Threshold Test
by Kathryn Fierimonte MS, EP, CSCS, LMT
Every athlete wants to run, ride, and perform faster. While natural ability is a set factor, an individual’s lactate threshold is a highly trainable variable in performance. Lactate, a by-product of anaerobic metabolism, is produced during any intensity of activity. The key is maintaining the balance of lactate production and re-absorption. During light to moderate intensity exercise, the body is able to re-absorb lactate produced by muscles. As exercise intensity increases, muscles produce more lactate than the body is able to re-absorb. This phenomenon is called the lactate threshold (LT). Once this point is reached, muscle contraction becomes inefficient, power production is lost, and speed and performance decline.
LT tests are performed on a treadmill or computrainer*. The test begins at light-moderate exercise and intensity is increased every 3 minutes. Heart rate is recorded and a blood sample is taken by finger stick at the end of each interval. This process continues until a spike in blood lactate occurs. This completes the test and training zones are determined based on the results.
Athletes use lactate threshold testing to guide their training plans and determine the pace they can maintain during endurance sports. Using LT testing as you prepare to enter a new season shows your starting capacity and provides the intensity levels needed to improve your performance. Periodic threshold testing (every 4-6 weeks) is the best indicator of potential race performance for endurance events. Multiple tests allow you to make necessary changes, ensuring that you are training effectively to reach your goals. During the winter months, as you look forward to your upcoming race season, schedule your initial LT test and train efficiently.
*When scheduling, please note if you are interested in a Run LT Test or Cycle LT Test.
Please contact Kathryn Fierimonte at kfierimonte@marathonphysicaltherapy.com or call the Norton clinic, 508-285-5533, Norwood, 781-352-5400 or Newton clinic, 617-244-1990 for information on LT Testing and package deals.
In Profile – New Additions to Marathon
Patrick Armstrong, ATC/L (Sharon High School) Marathon is pleased to welcome new Athletic Trainer, Patrick Armstrong, ATC, who will be helping to cover Sharon High School. Patrick is a Springfield grad, who has worked with the Baltimore Orioles as an assistant Athletic Trainer and strength and conditioning coach and will be with Marathon through Feb before he returns back to Florida for spring training. Welcome Patrick!!!
Dave Cox, ATC/L, MS (Oliver Ames High School) Marathon is pleased to welcome Athletic Trainer, Dave Cox, ATC/L, who has many years experience working with high school and college athletes and will be helping to provide Athletic Training services for Oliver Ames High School in Easton, MA. Welcome Dave and we wish all the OA athletes a great winter season!!!
Classes & Courses
Aquatic Therapy
January 4-February 22:
Newton clinicThis eight week program is taught by Physical Therapists of Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine and is designed for all patients, including those recovering from total knee replacement and hip replacement, and requiring general strengthening. Class will include warm-up, strengthening exercises, aerobic conditioning, stretching, and cool down.
Intro to the Pelvic Floor
February 4 – March 31:
Newton clinic
Norwood clinicJoin Women’s Health Physical Therapists of Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine as they teach an informative, educational class about pelvic floor function and dysfunction. Learn to identify muscles and bony structures as well as understanding appropriate exercises for optimal rehabilitation.
Winter Running Program
Starting January 7, 2012:
Norton clinicGet in great shape, train for a 5K, or a 1/2 marathon this winter. This program is great for first timers and seasoned veterans.
Saturdays, 7:30 am
Download the FlyerPilates
January 7 – February 25:
Newton clinicBeginner Class:
Thursday, 7pm; Saturday, 10amIntermediate Class:
Saturday, 11amPilates Pre/Post Natal Class:
Saturdays, 9am